Tag Archives: Saku Koivu

HABS STOP THE BLEEDING

Posted on March 25, 2009 by ahefter

Now, let’s get one thing straight. One victory over the Atlanta Thrashers does not a season make.  But when it comes to the Montreal Canadiens, it’s a win that just might turn this season around. Might. If nothing else, Montreal’s … Continue reading →

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LOSING SKID SNAPPED AT FOUR

Posted on February 1, 2009 by ahefter

This one didn’t score any points for artistic merit.  But it did score two points where it counted the most, for the Montreal Canadiens: in the “win” column, as the Habs snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory … Continue reading →

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CRUNCH TIME LOOMING FOR HABS’ BRASS

Posted on January 20, 2009 by ahefter

With no less than 17 forwards on the ice at practice today (18, if you count Mathieu Dandenault), it’s clear that decision-making time is looming for both head coach Guy Carbonneau and General Manager Bob Gainey, on a number of … Continue reading →

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TRADE WINDS BLOW THROUGH BOSTON

Posted on January 14, 2009 by ahefter

  The Montreal Canadiens could have used Vincent Lecavalier last night. But, alas, while Lecavalier and his Tampa team mates were warming up for their west-coast game against the Sharks (which the Sharks won, 7-1) the Canadiens fell 3-1 to … Continue reading →

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MASS CALL-UP FROM HAMILTON

Posted on January 2, 2009 by ahefter

Upper body, lower body. Upper body, lower body. Unfortunately, it’s been an all-too-familiar refrain for the Montreal Canadiens of late. And the latest member of the Habs to be singing that painful tune is Alex Tanguay who is out with … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR? MAYBE NOT FOR TANGUAY

Posted on December 31, 2008 by ahefter

It’s not every day that your number one line is sitting in the press box. But that could indeed be the case when the Canadiens return to action Friday in New Jersey after closing out the 2008 calendar year with … Continue reading →

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MID-TERM REPORT CARD

Posted on December 24, 2008 by ahefter

School’s out for the term, and members of the Montreal Canadiens are enjoying the Christmas break until they return to class Dec. 27 in Pittsburgh against the Penguins.  Report cards have been issued for all students.  Some have excelled, others … Continue reading →

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A NUMBERS GAME

Posted on November 25, 2008 by ahefter

All right. It’s time to take a deep breath. Can we all agree that the goal that Ryan O’Byrne scored on his own net last night in the game against the New York Islanders is not the number one concern … Continue reading →

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ONE STEP FORWARD…

Posted on November 21, 2008 by ahefter

…two steps back? We’ll begin to get the answer to that question Saturday night, when the Boston Bruins come to town on a night when the Montreal Canadiens retire Patrick Roy’s jersey number 33. We’ve been down this road with … Continue reading →

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BETTER PERFORMANCE, SAME RESULT

Posted on November 16, 2008 by ahefter

Well, at least they weren’t embarrassed. The Montreal Canadiens came up with a better performance but still came up on the short end of a 2-1 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night at the Bell Centre.  This was a … Continue reading →

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